Symptoms

The mite causes intense itching, which is often worse at night and is aggravated by heat and moisture. The irritation spreads outside the original point of infection resulting from an allergic reaction to mite feces. This irritation may persist for approx 2 weeks after treatment but can be alleviated by antihistamines.

Crusted scabies is a far more severe form of the disease. Large areas of the body may be involved. The crusts hide thousands of live mites and eggs, making them difficult to treat. This so-called Norwegian scabies is more common in the elderly or the immunocompromised, especially those with HIV.

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